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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,274.16, 1,096,396.08 and 281,618.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,274.16, 1,096,396.08 and 281,618.32 is: 422,229.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,274.16 : 1,096,396.08 = 281,618.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,274.16/1,096,396.08 = 281,618.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,274.16x = 1,096,396.08 × 281,618.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,274.16x = 308,765,222,104.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,765,222,104.19/731,274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,229.09

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